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Yin Yang Emoji

Symbols • U+262F • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Shortcode:yin-yang:
URL Encoded%E2%98%AF
CSS Escape\262F

What does the Yin Yang emoji mean?

The Yin Yang emoji shows ☯ and is a member of the Symbols emoji category. Unicode assigns it the code point U+262F; it debuted in Emoji 1.0 in the year 2015. It renders as a colour glyph on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and most major platforms. People use this symbol to add meaning or structure to their text-based communication.

Technical details

The Yin Yang emoji is part of the Symbols category. Its Unicode code point is U+262F, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Yin Yang". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Yin Yang mean?

The Yin Yang emoji shows ☯ and is a member of the Symbols emoji category. Unicode assigns it the code point U+262F; it debuted in Emoji 1.0 in the year 2015. It...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+262F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.